Thiruvananthapuram: Medical college doctors temporarily postponed resumption of protest activities following positive discussions with govt.Kerala Govt Medical College Teachers’ Association (KGMCTA) took this decision after noting that govt accepted the legitimate demands of govt medical college doctors. Hence, it was decided to temporarily defer the indefinite boycott of OP services and surgeries, which was set to resume on Thursday. If a favourable govt order is not issued, a new date for resuming protest will be announced later, said the association leaders.The association held talks with finance minister and health department additional chief secretary over the past two days. “Decision to temporarily stay away from protests is based on the belief that govt will not dismiss the association’s legitimate demands. Temporary suspension of protest activities that affect patient care and medical education was made to create a conducive environment for discussions and to consider difficulties faced by patients and students,” said KGMCTA president Dr Rosnara Beegam T.“The association hopes for a favourable order soon regarding demands of medical college doctors, including payment of salary arrears since 2016, creation of doctor positions based on patient load and provision of adequate treatment facilities to improve patient care. Otherwise, the organisation will be compelled to resume protest with greater intensity,” she added.
